Arcolectric – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has partnered with BioCote Ltd to offer a range of switches and covers with built in BioCote antimicrobial technology, providing integral protection from a wide range of micro-organisms, including bacteria, mould and fungi.

Recent high profile reports into antibiotic resistance have highlighted the need for robust infection prevention strategies, helping to eliminate antibiotic resistant organisms before they can cause infection. Arcolectric can incorporate BioCote® active silver ion technology into any of its ranges of rocker, push button and double pole switches, as well as dust and splash resistant covers. This reduces the presence of bacteria by up to 99.9 %, with no decrease in efficacy for the expected life span of the component, offering equipment manufacturers a key differentiator for the laboratory, healthcare and food processing sectors.

John McVeigh, Product Manager for Arcolectric, commented: “Switches and controls are often the first contact point for a user when they interact with a product, making these ‘high traffic’ areas a key target in the fight against microbial contamination. Integration of BioCote’s innovative antimicrobial technology into our components represents an important step forward, providing our customers with a straightforward enhancement that will benefit end users without impacting on equipment design or manufacture.”

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Schurter has developed a new 16 A appliance inlet for efficient mounting. Designed for print circuit board mounting, the appliance inlet can be easily sandwiched between split enclosures and tested before it is installed in the equipment. Stabilizing posts provide quick snap-in assembly to the PCB.  A version with screw mount stabilizers is also available.

The new IEC appliance inlet GSP4 from SCHURTER offers a compact solution for IEC C20 inlets used in applications where power components are board mounted. Equipped with print circuit board terminals for L, N & E, and a 6.3 x 0.8 mm quick connect or solder tab for additional ground to chassis, the GSP4 can be securely snapped-in or screwed-on to a print circuit board before soldering. This is achieved by means of robust stabilizing posts, which also serve to absorb withdrawal and insertion force.  Rear mount styles are also available with or without mounting ears. An optional back-side cover for the appliance inlet is available for protection against accidental contact. The inlet is compatible with V-Lock cordsets. The V-Lock retaining system provides a safe and secure power connection by preventing unintentional disconnection of the power cord from the inlet. The GSP4 can also be delivered in Protection Class II, that is as an IEC C24 type socket. SCHURTER’s GSP2 IEC C14, 10 A model, offers the same advantages and is proven itself on the market over many years.

The GSP4 is approved to IEC 60320 by ENEC and CCC for 16 A / 250 VAC, by UL for 20 A / 250 VAC and by CSA for 18 A / 250 VAC. These appliance inlets are suited for applications according to IEC/EN 60950 and fulfill the enhanced glow-wire test requirements for equipments according to IEC 60335-1. They provide excellent features in power supplies, IT equipment, medical electrical equipment, lighting systems as well as test and measurement systems.

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The CW Series is now available with a Universal AC/DC voltage input accepting either 20 to 48 VDC or 20 to 280 VAC control signals, affording greater flexibility for OEM equipment applications

Crydom’s High Performance CW Series of Solid State Relays is now available with a Universal AC/DC voltage input in addition to the Standard 3 to 32 VDC and 90 to 280 VAC inputs.  The new “U” input versions accept either 20 to 48 VDC or 20 to 280 VAC control signals, affording greater flexibility for OEM equipment applications where field interface control requirements may vary.

The Crydom CW Series of Solid State Relays includes AC output rating from 10 amps to 125 amp, at 24 to 660 VAC, with zero voltage for resistive and capacitive loads, and random turn-on for inductive loads.  The new “U” or Universal Input option rating of 20 to 48 VDC or 20 to 280 VAC, compliments the traditional “D” input of either 3 or 4 to 32 VDC and “A” input of 90 to 280 VAC.  Crydom CW Series Solid State Relays offer 4 kV optical isolation and include standard EMC compliance to IEC61000 -4 specifications, CE certification to the Low Voltage and EMC Directives, include standard LED input status indicator and IP20 touch safe cover as well as UL and cUL recognition, RoHS and China RoHS compliance, and REACH certification.

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Elektron Technology is proud to partner with BioCote Ltd, to offer a range of antimicrobial products; BioCote® inhibits the growth of microbes on the surfaces of the following Arcolectric products:

* Push Button Switches
* Rocker Switches
* Switch Covers

Why Do We Need Antimicrobial Protection?
Microbes and can be found in any environment, as a natural part of everyday life. Even in the cleanest of surroundings, microbes begin to multiply on surfaces, sometimes to harmful levels, with one microbe having the ability to multiply to more than four million microbes within only eight hours.

BioCote technology gives the product constant, built in antimicrobial protection providing a finish that helps prevent microbes growing on the surface. BioCote protected of potentially harmful bacteria, making the need for hygiene vital, to help prevent cross- contamination.

BioCote Technology
BioCote Ltd is the market leader in providing built-in antimicrobial surface protection. Utilising the power of silver, a natural the time of manufacture. The silver technology then gives the surface of the product constant, built-in antimicrobial protection, providing a finish that helps prevent microbes growing on the surface.  With BioCote protection, the Arcolectric range of products surfaces provides protection 24 hours a day.

A Complement to Cleaning
BioCote complements hygiene practices, working in-between cleaning, 24 hours a day to reduce levels of microbes on surfaces.  BioCote antimicrobial technology has a variety of beneficial properties, making it an ideal alternative to synthetic, organic chemicals:

* Non-toxic
* Naturally occurring, environmentally-friendly and sustainable
* Will not break down, wear off, wash off or leach out of products over time
* BioCote retains its antimicrobial efficacy for the expected lifetime of the product
* Does not function in the same way as antibiotics, therefore, there is no known evidence to suggest that bacteria are resistant to it

Natural & Safe
BioCote utilizes silver ion technology. Silver is a natural antimicrobial, with a high efficacy against microbes, mould and fungi. Silver has been used for centuries for its abilities to aid preservation and help prevent infection. Silver is non-toxic, naturally occurring and environmentally-friendly.

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The popular Buccaneer range of advanced waterproof power and data connectors from Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has been independently rated to IP69K – DIN 40050-9, further extending the potential applications of this robust circular connector range.

The increasing demand for connectivity in networked industrial applications means that environmentally sealed connections are required to provide safe and secure data and power transfer in evermore harsh or hostile conditions. The IP69K rating is designed to meet the needs of high pressure, high temperature wash-down applications. The rigorous dust and liquid protection this rating ensures is now benefitting a wide range of markets, including marine, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture and waste treatment. Bulgin’s popular range of Buccaneer connectors – including the 900 Series Buccaneer, Standard Buccaneer, Ethernet Buccaneer, USB Buccaneer and Mini USB Buccaneer – have now been independently tested to meet this demanding standard.

This additional rating highlights the high quality and exceptional value of the Buccaneer range, providing engineers with guaranteed performance and greater design confidence for virtually any application.

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Based on new innovative electronics and optics Finder has added 3 new application-specific movement detectors to its 18 Series range.

Specifically for sensing within larger rectangular areas such as hotel lobbies and long corridors, the 18.41 surveys an area up to 15 metres either side of the device, giving an extensive total detecting zone of 30 metres long by 4 metres wide, from just a single unit.
 
Central to the 18.51 is an advanced lens and electronics system that achieves two detecting zones with different sensitivities. The central 4 x 4 metre zone responds to very small movements, able for example to pick-up on the presence of a person quietly working at his workplace. But additionally, within an extended 8 x 8 metre zone, it will also respond to normal movements. This product is particularly targeted at offices, schools, and the workplace in general.
 
“Twin-Mirror” technology gives the 18.61 its exceptionally wide viewing angle of 180°. Specifically designed for fitting into new or existing wall boxes, the 18.61 can be installed in corridors along with the 18.41 but is equally suited to small spaces such as bathrooms or passage areas. Essentially it can be installed as a direct replacement for a wall mounted light switch or push-button.
 
All three models share the common characteristics of a wide 110 ... 230 V AC power supply range, a 10A rated NO output contact, adjustable ambient light intervention threshold and a Light-Off delay adjustable from 12 to 35 minutes.
 
Depending on the type, these new products can be installed on the ceiling, in suspended ceilings or in recessed or flush mounting boxes.

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Honeywell’s Limitless™ product line uses the latest commercial off-the-shelf wireless technology and is now expanding the WLS Series to convert almost any electromechanical switch with low-energy contacts (i.e., gold) into a wireless switch. A user-supplied electromechanical switch is simply wired to the WLS Series Single Switch Adapter via the internal or external connections to then become a wireless-enabled switch for use with the Limitless™ WPMM or WDRR Series of monitors/receivers. The Limitless™ Single Switch Adapter can be used in a variety of industrial wireless limit switch applications such as reed, contact, pressure, door actuator, etc.

The Limitless™ Series is especially beneficial for remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible. Combining this greater flexibility with proven harsh-duty packaging can result in increased efficiencies and improved safety for machines, equipment, OEMs, and operators.

FEATURES
Wireless Design
• Radio (license-free and global): WPAN 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, point-to-point
• FCC 15, IC, ACMA, ETSI, COFETEL, WPC & IDA
• Up to 305 m [1000 ft] line-of-sight communication range when used with a Limitless™ WPMM Series wireless monitor or WDRR Series receiver module (sold separately)
• Reliable, flexible, and secure wireless transmission
• Standard replaceable battery with ultra-low power consumption
• Direct or remote mount antenna options

Mechanical Design
• IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13
• 4 PIN M12 micro-change receptacle, cable grip with internal connector wiring options
• Internal battery power
• Body phosphate treated and epoxy finished with a 30 % glass-filled PBT plastic head

BENEFITS
• Allows almost any type of electromechanical switch with low-energy contacts (i.e., gold) to become “wireless”
• Enables presence/absence detection in remote parts of application/machinery, where wiring is an issue or not feasible
• Ability to reconfigure multiple switches, which easily allows for adding, subtracting or relocating of the Limitless™ WLS Single Switch Adapters
• Reduced installation/maintenance costs with no wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors, connection boxes, etc.
• Eliminates issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment
• Consumes ultra-low power to prolong battery life

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• Agricultural equipment
• Construction equipment
• Door actuation (up/down) switch
• Industrial machines
• Lifts
• Machine tools
• Packaging machinery
• Wireless warehouse operations
• Wireless electromechanical switch applications (i.e., pressure switch, reed switch, basic switch and/or limit switch)

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Honeywell is extending its Limitless™ WLS Series of Heavy Duty Wireless Limit Switches with an eyelet-pull operating head that can be used to attach a rope, cable or chain. It also can be used on cranes as an anti-two-block (A2B) switch.

The Limitless™ Series benefits remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible. Combining this greater flexibility with proven harsh-duty packaging can result in increased efficiencies and improved safety for machines, equipment, OEMs, and operators.

FEATURES
Wireless Design
• Radio (license-free and global): WPAN 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, point-to-point
• FCC 15, IC, ACMA, ETSI, COFETEL, WPC, IDA, ANATEL, SRRC, and KCC
• Up to 1000 ft [305 m] line of sight communication range when used with a Limitless™ WPMM Series wireless monitor or WDRR Series receiver module (sold separately)
• Reliable, flexible, and secure wireless transmission
• Long-life standard replaceable battery
• Direct or remote mount antenna options

Mechanical Design
• IP67/IP68; NEMA 1, 4, 6, 6P, 12, 13
• Unique all-metal drive train
• Zinc head and body are phosphate treated and epoxy finished
• Tested to 750 lb of pull force
• Captive head and body screws

BENEFITS
• Enables presence/absence detection in remote parts of application/machinery, where wiring is an issue or not feasible
• Ability to reconfigure multiple switches that easily allows for adding, subtracting or relocating Limitless™ WLS switches
• Reduces installation/maintenance costs with no wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors, or connection boxes
• Eliminates issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment
• Consumes ultra-low power to prolong battery life

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• Cranes: A2B (anti-two block) switch
• Rope-pull: door activation switch
• Cable pull for production stop applications (e.g., quality, broken tool, maintenance, out of parts); not applicable to human safety-stop applications

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The Honeywell Limitless™ product line extends to include wireless operator interface. With both momentary and maintained contacts, the wireless operator interface (WOI) can be used by an operator to provide indication via a pushbutton or another user-chosen operator type (i.e. 22 mm rotary switch, 22 mm key switch, etc.). The WOI Series adds a human interface device to the productdriven interfaces of Limitless™ switches and receivers – wireless control from both person and position.

The WOI Series is especially beneficial for remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible. Combining this greater flexibility with proven harsh-duty packaging can result in increased efficiencies and ease in establishing a remote operator for use in a variety of applications, including turning equipment or devices on or off, opening and closing doors/gates, stopping a production conveyor, indicating the need for service, and much more.

FEATURES
Wireless Design
• Radio (license-free and global): WPAN 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, point-to-point
• FCC 15, IC, ACMA & ETSI
• RoHS compliant
• EMI immunity
• Up to 305 m [1000 ft] communication range when used with a Limitless™ wireless monitor or receiver module (sold separately)
• Reliable, flexible, and secure wireless transmission
• Standard replaceable battery with ultra-low power consumption
• Direct or remote mount antenna options

Mechanical Design
• Aluminum enclosure
• IP65 sealing
• 22 mm flush, 29 mm mushroom, & 40 mm mushroom (pushpull) round pushbutton operators available
• User chosen/installed operator type is allowable
• Momentary and maintained contact options
• Design for ease of installation

BENEFITS
• Enables operator indication (i.e. push button) from remote locations where wiring is too costly or not possible
• Flexibility for users to choose and install their desired operator type; i.e. 22 mm rotary switch, 22 mm key switch, etc.
• Able to reconfigure multiple WOI inputs which easily allows for adding, subtracting or relocating of Limitless™ WOI switches
• Offers the ability to be used in conjunction with Limitless™ switches configured on a single Limitless™ receiver
• Reduced installation/maintenance costs with no wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors, connection boxes, etc.
• Eliminates issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment
• Consumes ultra-low power to prolong battery life

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Industrial
• CNC action
• Conveyors
• Door/Gate action
• Lifts
• Material handling
• Motor drives
• Presses
• Pumps
• Quality control buttons
• Specialty machines
• Stop/Start machinery
• Stop/Start production
• Valve action

Transportation
• Agricultural equipment
• Movable machinery

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Honeywell’s Limitless™ product line uses the latest commercial off-the-shelf wireless technology. The Limitless™ WLS Series is especially beneficial for remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible.

Honeywell is expanding the Limitless™ product line with its industrial Wireless Non-Contact Switch that provides non-contact presence/absence detection of a variety of different magnet styles and magnetic actuators installed on the end-users’ product, machine, equipment, etc. The Limitless™ WLS Non-Contact Switch’s design features an industrial grade reed switch. Customers can choose how the reed switch is oriented within the switch’s plastic head, i.e., either top- or side-sensing. Combining this greater flexibility with proven harsh-duty packaging can result in increased efficiencies and improved safety for industrial machines, equipment, OEMs, and operators.

FEATURES
Wireless Design
• Radio (license-free and global): WPAN 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, point-to-point
• FCC 15, IC, ACMA, ETSI, COFETEL, WPC & IDA
• Up to 305 m [1000 ft] line-of-sight communication range when used with a Limitless™ wireless monitor or receiver module (sold separately)
• Reliable, flexible, and secure wireless transmission
• Replaceable battery with ultra-low power consumption
• Direct or remote mount antenna options

Mechanical Design
• IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13
• Top and side sensing heads
• Zinc head and body are phosphate treated and epoxy finished

BENEFITS
• Allows “non-contact” actuation
• Enables presence/absence detection in remote parts of application/machinery, where wiring is an issue or not feasible
• Able to reconfigure and network multiple switches, or point-to-point with personalized addresses, which allows for adding, subtracting or relocating of the Limitless™ WLS
• Reduced installation/maintenance costs with no wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors, connection boxes, etc.
• Eliminates issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment
• Consumes ultra-low power to prolong battery life

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• Machine tools
• Packaging machinery
• Lifts
• Ag/construction equipment
• Industrial machines

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